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Norwegian citizens can vote in national elections, and get a Norwegian travel permit. As indicated by the Henley visa limitations list, Norwegian residents appreciate visa-free or clear visa-on-landing access to 173 nations and territories, making the Norwegian international passport a standout amongst the most important on the world. We believe that is something worth having! Along these lines, how about we investigate how to do only that.

Double citizenship

At the moment of writing, dual citizenship isn't permitted which means you would need to renounce your previous citizenship to become Norwegian.

There are a few exemptions to this rule, and the present Norwegian government has declared plans to permit double citizenship soon.

Diverse standards apply to individuals who have held living residence allows in Norway, individuals who have maintained a residing residence card for family members of EU/EEA nationals, and individuals who have already been Norwegian citizens.

Residency period

For the most part, you more likely than not lived in Norway for an all of seven of the previous ten years and have held suitable living residence grants, (for example, a work allow) that cover that period.

The standards for such residency depend, in addition to other things, on whether you are a resident of an EU/EEA nation or not.

If you are married to or are the registered partner or cohabitant of a Norwegian national, the time you have lived in Norway, you more likely than not lived in Norway for a total of no less than three years amid the previous ten years. You should likewise meet the necessities of a permanent living residence.

Usually, time spent far from Norway for more than two consecutive months in a schedule year expands the measure of the time required for residency by the same amount.

So if you lived abroad for a year amidst your seven-year term, the time required extents out to eight years. You should likewise expect to keep on living in Norway once you have been granted citizenship.

Language ability

Familiarity with Norwegian is basic while applying for citizenship. Candidates more likely than not finished 250-300 hours (contingent upon your conditions) of affirmed educational cost in the Norwegian language or have the capacity to report adequate aptitudes in Norwegian or Sami languages.

This, for the most part, implies you have passed the Norskprøve composed and oral tests (levels 2 or 3), the Bergenstest, or another oral and written Norwegian test at any rate level of A2. Since 2014, candidates for Norwegian citizenship should likewise pass an exam about Norwegian culture, laws and history.

Nordic citizens

The most significant exemption for citizenship rules is for nationals of the other Nordic nations. The Norwegian Nationality Act of 1950 permits any Nordic resident who has been lawfully living in Norway for no less than two years and can comprehend Norwegian to become a citizen on an application.

Family immigration

Citizenship isn't consequently given to people conceived in Norway except if they have Norwegian countries. This implies children of a foreign-born couple don't end up Norwegian residents. On the off chance that you were designed in Norway or moved here as a kid, there is a shorter habitation period prerequisite.

There is additionally no residence for individuals with Norwegian legacy (for instance, a grandparent) to become citizens, without meeting the criteria for citizenship recorded previously.

Citizenship by legacy is exceptionally uncommon and is just extremely conceivable in Ireland and Italy, and a bunch of different nations in quite certain conditions.

Step by step instructions to apply

On the off chance that you hold a legal living residence allow in Norway and you live here consistently, you can ask for Norwegian citizenship. Your living residence allows must be legitimate both when you use and keeping in mind that your application is being handled.

Applying for Norwegian citizenship does not imply that you have a substantial allow to remain in the nation, so you should recharge you're allowed of course.

To start your application, finish the application frame on the UDI site. You will be given a residence to introduce your papers face to face.

There is an application expense, which at the season of composing is 4,200 kroner. This must be paid by charge or Visa amid the underlying application process. Those younger than 18 don't pay.

Things you will require rely upon your own conditions, however, will incorporate the accompanying:

Birth testament

Certificate of marriage/partnership

A full rundown of sections and takeoffs to Norway, including a duplicate of the considerable number of pages in the present and past visas.

Tax returns covering the capability time frame

A police declaration demonstrating proper conduct

Evidence of language competency (exam results)

In the wake of becoming a Norwegian citizen, you will be welcome to take an interest in a voluntary citizenship ceremony.